A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3888308 Details
Epoch: 180 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 3890216 epoch_slot_no: 2216 block_no: 3888131 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4718 time: 2020-03-12 10:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9a15df39d1b7c78d345102565df36ef2eb06462cc7052313dd4027bf325906Block Operator
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